New here and new to building is this frame decent?

[Jordudex]

Hey everyone! I'm new here and this is gonna be my first motorized bike build. The pics are the frame I have to use it's an old Specialized SportRock 2000 not sure the year my guess is 90s. I only have these pics for now because I just bought the bike haven't picked it up yet. I paid 75$ for the bike hopefully not to much. Anyway I think I'm going to go with the Zeda80 Firestorm from bicycle-engines over the Amazon cheaper imaycc. I was gonna go cheap first until reading another here. I'm decently mechanically inclined (youtube) but I do know what end of the tools to use lmao. So my questions are these is this frame going to be okay and if I get the zeda80 firestorm will I need any upgraded parts and if so which ones. Also humor me and please if you have the time compile a list of upgraded parts I should use on either cheap or zeda motors and a list of the tools I'll need. As of right now I'm kind of starting over from scratch in life and don't have tools so I'll need to buy them all. Luckily I work at a Rockauto warehouse and can get tools and car parts cheap. Sorry for the headache and the questions but I'm new to this and I need the bike to commute to work with. Thanks so much in advance.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Let's start with some basics first.

Is the frame steel? Do the magnet test.

Is the rear wheel got a freewheel or a cassette?

What kind of terrain surface do you plan to ride on?

Are you a large person (200+ lbs)?

You're in Virginia so I already know you have steep hills to contend with.

 

[Jordudex]

I'll find out about the frame when I go to pick it up i got to get tools to take the tire off to fit it in a jeep. What do you mean freewheel or cassette? And normal asphalt roads and such. And I weigh around 185 I think. I'll find out about the frame around Thursday afternoon or Friday evening.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Also humor me and please if you have the time compile a list of upgraded parts I should use on either cheap or zeda motors and a list of the tools I'll need. As of right now I'm kind of starting over from scratch in life and don't have tools so I'll need to buy them all.

I can at least give ya the link to my tutorials on how to build and adjust these things to begin with, I also have provided a couple of PDF instruction manuals along with it that altogether should help you in your quest.

The tutorials give complete instructions as to parts to use and where to get them etc as well as how I put it all together and adjustments etc, the second tutorial is all about clutch adjustments on 2 cycle motors.

All the necessary URL links are in that first tutorial as well, follow them for parts, prices, etc.

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Were miles away, but I bet our side of the railroad tracks are pretty similar. Before I found cranbrook in trash, I picked up a 74 schwinn world traveler & a 74-75 schwinn varsity people were throwing away, was going to build 1 of them, but long skinny front forks were scaring me. They can be...

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2Stroke clutch always either engaged or disengaged

Hello so i'm having some problems, after having to change some parts in my clutch, including clutch pads and etc, the clutch is always disengaged for whatever reason, i've tried adjusting the clutch spring that is inside, wont help, ive tried adjusting the cable also wont help, any more ideas...

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And these are the PDFs, they will immediately download to where ever your downloads are sent to the instant you click on them so you can view and use them offline.

 

[Gordy]

The minimum tools you need are:
Metric (and sae too if you can) socket set with ratchet
Crescent wrench
Hammer
Screwdrivers
Metric Allen keys
Torque wrench
And a digital caliper
Sand paper

I highly recommend you get the Zeda due to the 6 month warranty and the stellar customer service from bicycle engines.

For upgrade parts, these clutch pads... https://www.bicycle-engines.com/friction-pads-part-8/

This brake lever...

Zeda Premium Dual Pull Brake Lever For Motorized Bicycles - Double Bike Handle

Premium dual pull bake lever for motorized bikes

www.bicycle-engines.com

The proper diameter hub adapter... Bicycle engines is out of stock so you will need to order from elsewhere. You will need the calipers I mentioned earlier to measure the hub.

An NGK BR6HS spark plug.

Blue loctite and this loctite... https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-2144...te&qid=1729084768&sprefix=638+,aps,297&sr=8-1

 

[Gordy]

Although that frame is workable if it is steel, I wouldn't recommend using it because of the water bottle mount holes. Frames tend to crack at those holes. If it fails the magnet test, absolutely do not use it.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

With the freewheel hub it's best to replace the stock axle with a cro-molly axle. The stock axle is prone to bending.

View: https://youtu.be/3UuWAtEs3WI?si=YYYQIPtQ1nTz-cZK

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Although that frame is workable if it is steel, I wouldn't recommend using it because of the water bottle mount holes. Frames tend to crack at those holes. If it fails the magnet test, absolutely do not use it.

The good thing is with a steel frame water bottle holes can have a screw placed in them with a weld over it. Then ground down.

 

[Jordudex]

Sadly I googled the model name and I think it is aluminum. It's called a Specialized SportRock Mountain 2000. I've only found a few but the description says it's aluminum. So what I might do is buy the zeda80 firestorm this week. And buy a cruiser from Walmart next week for 150$ there's 2 to choose from a Kent or a Hyper. So I won't buy the other one for 75$ since it's aluminum with those holes. I'm gonna order the motor first so it can be shipping because the bike next week says next day shipping. Also have to buy whatever tools I'll need.

 

[darwin]

The minimum tools you need are:
Metric (and sae too if you can) socket set with ratchet
Crescent wrench
Hammer
Screwdrivers
Metric Allen keys
Torque wrench
And a digital caliper
Sand paper

I highly recommend you get the Zeda due to the 6 month warranty and the stellar customer service from bicycle engines.

For upgrade parts, these clutch pads... https://www.bicycle-engines.com/friction-pads-part-8/

This brake lever...

Zeda Premium Dual Pull Brake Lever For Motorized Bicycles - Double Bike Handle

Premium dual pull bake lever for motorized bikes

www.bicycle-engines.com

The proper diameter hub adapter... Bicycle engines is out of stock so you will need to order from elsewhere. You will need the calipers I mentioned earlier to measure the hub.

An NGK BR6HS spark plug.

Blue loctite and this loctite... https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-21448-Strength-Retaining-Compound/dp/B000O01EV0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=22RO6CQ08JRBM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AS6O-lXrdg2OhArNdF1Le8njMCnTmKhZwHqhQSZe477vcfoyPyeH7G1UQsb3j_a1F99m9sR4gcu6jujMQQB6APE6dCuhJdzgian1lTiCqOftlv2EYM4aQCp0REDX6og41FPDkyfxJWLgUoqb8NUxZld2zOlojvEvU4XDPxDcvoS-c0F2Z-bblGWww61hbSkpBpBgwmMX9Fx5buY_cYCi5Q.XucM_Bpzl1CeO5tPMh0e_fr9sea4euUUcha6Xy6LGDI&dib_tag=se&keywords=638+loctite&qid=1729084768&sprefix=638+,aps,297&sr=8-1

G, G, G, scratch the crescent wrench. Set of 6 point open end box wrenches. Cwrench is for rounding nuts off. Specify what hammer to get. You want a claw hammer, Nooo. Ball peen hammer for a light hammer is best. Now to be specific what hammer should he get? A sledge hammer? A mallet? A copper hammer? See where I'm going with this?